Peninsula starts biofuel bunkering in Port of Barcelona

Marine fuel provider Peninsula has put into service its IMO II chemical tanker Aalborg stationed in the Port of Barcelona to deliver biofuel to a containership owned by German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd.

Earlier this year, Peninsula added Aalborg to the Port of Barcelona for sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels (B100), in contrast to traditional fuel barges that cannot exceed 25% bio component, according to Peninsula.

The tanker has now delivered 2,200 mt of B30 very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) to Hapag-Lloyd’s Yantian Express containership.

The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC EU-certified biodiesel derived from used cooking oil (UCOME).

“The addition of the Aalborg to the Port de Barcelona facilitates the adoption of lower carbon marine fuels in the Western Mediterranean.  Our close working relationship with the Port of Barcelona and their encouragement of alternative fuels supply has meant that Peninsula now supplies a range of bio blends and traditional fuels. These sustainable fuels are ISCC EU certified, allowing ship owners to comply with Fuel EU Maritime regulations, EU ETS reductions and to reduce their CII ratings,” Peninsula said.

Victor Morales, Chief Commercial Officer at Peninsula, commented: “We are proud to be offering a mix of conventional and alternative fuel solutions in the Port of Barcelona.  We have recently seen good demand for biofuels, and are delighted to supply Hapag-Lloyd, who are taking positive action to reduce their GHG emissions.  Peninsula is providing a broad range of solutions, as we partner with forward-thinking shipping companies, like Hapag-Lloyd, on the road to net zero.”